‘Meaningful Journey’: Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center sees highs, lows over 30 year history before finding relative tranquility now

August 1, 2026

{gallery ids=1401993, 1401989, 1401994, 1401991, 1401992, 1401996, 1401995, 1401990, 1401997, 1400979]In September 1990 — before a Lucille Ball Festival of New Comedy, Lucy’s Birthday Celebration or a host of comedians flocking to Jamestown each year — a headline writer in The Post-Journal asked a question: Will Jamestown Erect Lucille Ball Museum Downtown? It would take about five-and-a-half years, but the answer was a resounding yes. Earlier this year the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center celebrated the 30th anniversary of its grand opening. Our archives show what a fascinating journey it’s been. At its heart, the story

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